Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Ready-to-Use is a non-selective herbicide formulated to quickly kill grass and weeds down to the root — in and around patios, driveways, walkways and fences, as well as around flowers, shrubs and trees and in large areas.
Kills the root
Visible results as fast as 3 hours
Rainfast in 15 minutes
Kills over 155 types of weeds as listed on label
For lawn renovation/replacement area may be replanted in 7 days
All ornamental flowers, trees and shrubs may be replanted 1 day after application

Will this product kill black berry's?

I have lots of invasive blackberry growth, I think it called Himalayan and Evergreen. I have sprayed it on the leaves 24 hours ago, and in some cases, cut the growth and then sprayed into the wound of the plant, and still don't see a noticeable affect vs the non sprayed black berry areas. Thanks for any comments.

I have property Up North in MIchigan and this product works great for weeds and grass!Spectracide also makes a brush killer and tough weed killer which sounds like the product you need!I am in the process of contacting the company to find out where I can purchase a large quantity of the brush killer!Hope this helps!Dr. D

Is this product o.k. to spray in direct sunlight?

I'm in Arizona and I sprayed this on my hardscape to kill weeds. My house has East/West exposure, so I pretty much have direct sunlight on that portion of my landscape all day long (being as it's August). I realize that it should take a few days to see a total kill, but it's been 24 hours and I see NO result at all.

You should start seeing wilting and yellowing by 24 hours after application. Direct sunlight will not affect weed kill. It has been a day since you posted -- if you have not started seeing results, please let us know.

[RE: SpectracideTeam] It's been 48 hours since application now, and I've only seen some result in one small section of my landscape. I was very liberal with my application of the product.

State: Arizona

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Is it save to use around citrus and fruit trees?

We have a small orchard and have a problem with Bermuda Grass that was probably imported with some soil. Bermuda grass is choking out the roots of the citrus trees and a couple of palm trees. Pulling Bermuda Grass out by hand is nearly impossibly because of the extensive root system of this type of grass. Can we use Spectracide ® Weed & Grass Killer near the root system of the fruit trees, palm trees without actually killing or harming the fruit trees? To be more precise, will this product harm citrus, fruit trees and/or palm trees (type of palm is Canary Island Date Palm)?

Sorry -- although you can use Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer around trees, you shouldn't use it around edibles. We do make an organic product that will prevent the emergence of Bermudagrass, but it won't kill existing weeds. You can learn more about Garden Safe Brand Garden Weed Preventer here: http://www.gardensafe.com/Products-...

Clean up afterwards?

Our front yard had been landscaped (all mulch, no grass) but completely taken over by weeds before we moved in. We'd like to spray Sepctracide Weed & Grass killer to have a completely new start, and eventually plant sod/plugs to have a front lawn.

Once we soak the front lawn with Spectracide, should we rake up the dead weeds/plants? Or should we be trying to pull the weeds from the ground to get the root out?

Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer will kill everything you spray down to the root -- you should just be able to rake up the dead vegetation a few days after applying. Then you can replant in seven days. Good luck!

It could control moss on sidewalks and in cracks, but do not apply Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer to your roof or your lawn. In your lawn, moss is usually controllable by adjusting growing factors. Rake out the moss, then use lime or another pH-adjusting product to regulate pH levels in your soil. Reseed with the proper seed, using a shade seed for a particularly shady area. If drainage is the problem, aerating your lawn might help.

Sorry you're having trouble! Did the black hose tip snap into place when you pressed it into the cap? Once it's in place, you should pump the trigger several times while holding the sprayer below the level of the container. If you have followed these instructions correctly and you're still having trouble, please give our Consumer Services department a call at 1-800-917-5438 and we can walk you through it.

This product will kill everthing that it comes into contact with. To kill the weeds in your flower beds you will need to do a spot treatment of just the weeds. As you are spraying do not allow it to come into contact with the plants you want to keep. If it does come into contact you will need to rinse those plants off with plenty of water.

This product does not contain 2, 4-D, but it should kill the weed. If you would like a product with 2,4-D we do have our line of Weed Stop products that contain 2,4-D, here is a link: http://www.spectracide.com/Products...

Can I replant tomatoes in an areas that were sprayed?

I have sprayed this in my tomato garden to kill all weeds and grasses, before transplanting tomatoes that I have grown indoors from seed. The tomato plants are now about 10 inches high. Is it safe to transplant tomatoes (and hot peppers) in the sprayed areas? How long after spraying? Have you tested this? Thanks...

Is Spectracide okay to use by pools?

I work at a resort & one of our guests complained that this chemical should not be used on the pool area because they could step in it & it would go into their system. Is this correct? Should we be using another chemical?

Can I put down this product in a landscape bed before I put down mulch?

This is a non-selective herbicide used to clear out landscape beds. You can use it to clear your bed of existing vegetation but should not replant for at least seven days. After that time, you can replant and mulch. If you're just looking to put down mulch without planting, you can do so immediately.

Can I put spectracide under a layer of mulch in a landscape bed?

This is a non-selective herbicide used to clear out landscape beds. You can use it to clear your bed of existing vegetation but should not replant for at least seven days. After that time, you can replant and mulch. If you're just looking to put down mulch without planting, you can do so immediately.

Did I miss the warning???????????

My husband and I bought the Spectracide 1.33-Gallon Ready-to-Use Weed and Grass Killer Pump product last weekend (as it was recommended by the lawn/garden people) b/c it states "Use on patios, walkways and flower beds" on the front of the product. Well, we got home and used it in our flower beds and now ALL my flowers are dying/dead. This also includes my 2 yr old son's tomato & cucumber plants. Until I read the reviews on here, I was not aware to use cardboard/plastic around my flowers prior to spraying. I have never used a weed & grass killer for flower beds that you have to protect your plants before spraying. I am highly upset and praying for a miracle with my flowers/shrubs/trees/etc....needless to say, my yard will not be winning anymore "Yard of the Month" awards.

We're sorry you lost the plants you sprayed. Like all standard vegetation killers, this one will kill any plants contacted. As it states on the label, it's only designed for spot weed treatment in lawns and flower beds and should not be sprayed on desirable plants (and certainly not vegetables).

How long should horses be kept away from spots that have been sprayed?

Small areas around the barn were sprayed. There is a chance a horse could eat some of the sprayed weeds. Should the horses be kept away for 24 hours (like your website says for Spectracide Weed stop)? Or does Weed & Grass Killer have more stringent restrictions for grazing animals? Thanks...

How long should I wait to plant vegetables if I didn't dilute the Spectracide solution?

I didn't dilute the solution of Spectracide when I applied it to kill the English Ivy branches/vines were left over on the fence that I couldn't pull off. I wanted to make sure that it would kill all the leftover Ivy.

I'd like to plant vegetables, herbs, and/or fruit trees near the fence. How long should I wait to plant them after using the non-diluted Spectracide solution spray (straight out of the bottle)?